Ferrero buys protein snack company Power Crunch

The purchase expands the Nutella maker's presence in the better-for-you category while increasing its U.S. footprint. 

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 24, 2025

The Campbell’s Company names new exec to head meals and beverage unit

Food industry veteran Risa Cretella will oversee a division with more than $5 billion in sales from brands including Rao’s, V8 and Swanson. 

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 24, 2025

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Reformulating for the future: Why the food industry is overhauling ingredient lists

Companies are under rising pressure to improve the nutritional profile of their products while balancing taste, texture and affordability.

By Food Dive staff

The alcohol industry seeks to brew sales growth beyond beer

Manufacturers of Miller High Life and Bud Light are moving into other categories like energy drinks, RTD cocktails and nonalcoholic products to remain relevant as consumer tastes change.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 23, 2025

Packaging materials didn’t cause Walmart broth recall, says TreeHouse Foods

Tetra Pak, which makes the cartons for the recalled broth, said it is not aware of procedural issues on its end.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Jan. 29, 2025

Danone’s yogurt sales surge among US consumers using GLP-1 drugs

Oikos and its other popular brands are seeing a spike in demand as people taking the weight-loss medications turn to the portion-controlled snacks to meet their nutritional needs.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2025

Inside the evolution of Danone’s Stōk

The fast-growing beverage has expanded into a cappuccino-inspired cold brew, seasonal flavors and energy, bringing new usage occasions and consumers to the brand.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2025

Private label sales hit record $271B in 2024

All 10 food and nonedible departments tracked by Circana showed store brand dollar growth over 2023, a new report found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 21, 2025

Molson Coors refuses bid by Leinenkugel’s family to buy back plant

The Coors Light producer said it plans to use the Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, facility as a pilot brewery.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 21, 2025

PepsiCo sued by FTC for allegedly ‘rigging’ soft drink prices

The agency claims the soda giant gave “unfair” pricing advantages to a larger retailer, forcing consumers to pay more at competing stores. Pepsi “strongly disputes” the allegations.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 17, 2025

Spindrift names former Boston Beer head as CEO, sells majority stake to PE firm

The 15-year-old brand has become popular with consumers who are lowering their sugar intake while prioritizing recognizable ingredients — all without sacrificing a fizzy mouthfeel.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2025

Anheuser-Busch to launch energy drink through Dana White-backed partnership

Phorm Energy, a collaboration with sports nutrition and supplements company 1st Phorm, is expected to debut this summer. 

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2025

Jack Daniel’s owner to close barrel-making plant, cut more than 600 jobs

The restructuring by Brown-Forman, which is expected to generate up to $80 million in annual savings, comes as inflation and changing consumer tastes cut into spirits sales.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 16, 2025

Constellation Brands pins hopes on Mexican beers as spirits sales decline

As uncertainty looms around potential tariffs, the brewer’s CEO expressed optimism about the outlook for Modelo, Corona and Pacifico.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 14, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper creates energy drink exec role in leadership refresh

The company also named Eric Gorli as president of its $9 billion U.S. refreshment beverage operation, which includes soft drinks, tea and water.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2025

Hormel Foods CEO to retire after 36 years with the Spam maker

The departure of James Snee, who took over the top post in 2016, is the third leader from a major food company to announce they are leaving since December.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2025

Hershey names new executives to oversee confection, salty snacks

Andrew Archambault, joining from Keurig Dr Pepper, will oversee its sweets business, while company veteran Veronica Villasenor will run brands like Dot’s and SkinnyPop.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2025

Score big on game day: 7 essential marketing strategies for food retailers

Get ready to boost game-day sales with winning strategies that attract shoppers and keep them coming back for more.

By Jenny Coppola, Bitly Inc. • Jan. 13, 2025

Hershey CEO Michele Buck to retire in 2026

Her departure comes as the snacks maker faces challenges including higher cocoa costs, inflation that has curtailed product demand and the proliferation of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 10, 2025

Higher egg prices boost Cal-Maine earnings

Bird flu outbreaks have created supply shocks at the grocery store, with some retailers limiting consumer purchases.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 10, 2025

Tropicana orange supplier Alico to exit citrus business

The company concluded that "growing citrus is no longer economically viable for us in Florida," with disease and hurricanes reducing production by 73%.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 10, 2025

Louis Dreyfus buys BASF’s food and health ingredients business

The food processor seeks to dominate the plant-based space while chemical producer BASF shifts its focus to other areas.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 9, 2025

Wonder bread owner buys Simple Mills for $795M

Flower Foods' purchase of the better-for-you snack maker is meant to improve its growth prospects while diversifying its portfolio with the addition of crackers, cookies, snack bars and baking mixes.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2025

The Weekly Sip: Duckhorn Portfolio names new CEO | Odwalla reemerges with new juices, smoothies

The winemaker is changing leadership after its $2 billion sale, and the juice brand formerly owned by Coca-Cola is tapping into consumer interest for healthier drinks.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 9, 2025

Smithfield Foods files for public offering on US stock exchange

The proposed listing comes amid pricing pressures in the pork industry and mounting public scrutiny over the agriculture industry's ties to China.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 8, 2025

Pabst and Anheuser-Busch enter into brewing agreement

The deal comes after Pabst’s production deal with Molson Coors ended last month after nearly 20 years.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 7, 2025